I have had a severe sore throat and cough for several days, accompanied by continuous spitting up of white saliva and ear pain. I have been prescribed Benzydamine for gargling, but the symptoms persist. What additional steps can I take to alleviate my symptoms?

March 21st, 2023

I had a heart attack in January and had stents put in. I'm taking Lipitor, Plavix, Lopressor, and a chewable baby aspirin daily. I've started itching and now have hives. Can I stop taking Lipitor for a week until I get home to consult my doctor?

November 7th, 2023

I have recurring canker sores that are extremely painful and affect my eating. My tongue often gets swollen, I have a dry mouth, and my saliva can be very thick. Should I be concerned, and is there an over-the-counter mouthwash that can help, or should I see a doctor?

October 17th, 2024

I had a staph infection on my leg that was open, about the size of a penny. Recently, the area where the staph was is incredibly painful, with no visible signs, and now it is painful in the exact same place on the other leg. I can barely touch either leg without nearly in tears from pain. Additionally, I have lower and middle back pain, and face pain due to Trigeminal Neuralgia. I also have a history of malignant melanoma, cervical spine fusion with a titanium plate and screws, and two suspicious areas on my head needing biopsies. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?

May 5th, 2024

I get blisters on my right buttock cheek sometimes 3x a month. Sometimes less, sometimes more. I’m wondering if it’s related to herpes or shingles. It’s always on my right buttock cheek, not the inside, but the outside of the cheek. I don’t have a fever, just the blisters which itch in the first few days. I’ve had a slight cold for the past 10 days, but I’m fighting it with vitamin C and other herbs. I have PKD and polycystic liver disease. My ex-boyfriend had genital herpes, and I found out later about it. Can that appear on my bum cheek? And I get outbreaks very often.

November 4th, 2024